Letter: Midway Village Museum nailed the 'World War I Days' event

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Rockford Register Star

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Posted Apr. 16, 2014 at 10:00 AM
Updated Apr 17, 2014 at 4:12 PM

Posted Apr. 16, 2014 at 10:00 AM
Updated Apr 17, 2014 at 4:12 PM

Congratulations to Midway Village Museum for hosting a well-run special event called “World War I Days.” I went on Saturday, April 12, and spoke with the soldiers. The re-enactment personnel were terrific. It was obvious that they had “done their homework.” They could talk in detail about weapons, daily life, health conditions or trench warfare. They also could talk in broad overviews to others or to the kids with equal ease. They kept “in character” and made the event very special. I was so pleased to see such a big crowd. Families, teens, young adults — everyone had something to do and something to learn. The Great War began in 1914.

It was very appropriate for this special program to be here in 2014 as the world commemorates the war’s 100th personnel and Midway Village for bringing this program to Rockford. The weather was perfect for roaming around the grounds and anniversary. It was a horrific war that changed the world forever.